from the Cherokee Gothic vernacular prevalent on the historic Norman campus’ academic core, yet sleek glass and a large outdoor news ticker meld traditionalism with more modern elements and convey the facility’s purpose. The College's new facility includes multimedia computer labs, classrooms, lecture halls, a library, broadcast production and technical facilities, sound stage, auditorium, and faculty offices. These functions support the various education sequences such as professional writing, journalism, public relations, broadcast, production and advertising, and reflect the trend of media convergence prevalent in today’s communications industries. Additionally, the Phase II expansion completed in 2009 added a unique feature: a public relations and advertising agency called Lindsey + Asp, where students can experience the industries they are studying first-hand with real clients. This area includes computer labs and offices, as well as presentation and conference rooms for collaborative efforts. The expansion is also home to additional classrooms and dedicated graduate offices and workrooms. The two-phase design embraces an exterior courtyard which serves as a gathering area for alumni and multimedia events. Commons Areas and a Hall of Fame offer interior event venues, and a roof terrace provides views of the courtyard during outdoor events. Historical facts The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the largest colleges at the University of Oklahoma. Achieved college status in July 2000 after 85 years with a $22 million gift from the Gaylord family Founding member of the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) Home of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Accredited by the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communications (ASJMC) Gaylord Hall is the headquarters for the Oklahoma Scholastic Media/OIPA, the oldest continuing secondary school press organization in the world. Home of Lindsey+Asp, the only student-run advertising and public relations agency with a whole wing of the journalism facility dedicated to it. Curriculum The new curriculum consisted of 24 hours of journalism and ten weeks of fieldwork at a newspaper. Classes included newspaper work fundamentals, organization of the city room, and the duties of the reporter. In 1915, the first two graduates received a minor in Journalism and a Certificate of completion. Over the past 90 years, many new classes were added and students now have a wide variety to choose from. Academic programs Degree tracks include: Advertising Creative Media Production Journalism Professional Writing Public Relations Student media Students are able to participate